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The Metric System (2006)

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Four 20-minute videos about the Metric system:

Grade Level: 
Middle
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01:20
The Metric System

Astronomy Series (2003)

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This four-part video series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school earth science relating to Earth-Sun-Moon system, characteristics of the inner and outer planets, and fascinating highlights of the universe.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Astronomy Series

Human Body Series (2003)

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This four-part video series presents a detailed review of the important concepts in middle school life science relating to the following: skeletal system, muscular system, circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, endocrine system, and nervous system.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
00:20
Human Body Series

Rocks & Minerals Series (2001)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Minerals and Their Properties
Some of the terminology and concepts conveyed in this video include: inorganic, luster, streak, color, cleavage and fracture, specific gravity, hardness, Mohs scale, ore, metals, and gemstones.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Rocks & Minerals Series

Biomes Series (2002)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Grasslands
Terminology and concepts discussed in the program include: savanna, grassland, grass, prairie, nutrients, and bison.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Biomes Series

Weather Series (2001)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

The Atmosphere
Concepts and terminology covered in this video include: conduction, convection, radiation, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, ozone, smog, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, stratosphere, mesosphere, and troposphere.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Weather Series

Microorganisms Series (2001)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Protists
Concepts and terminology covered in this video include: protozoa, pseudopodia, algae, cilia, paramecium, flagellum, dinoflagellates, diatoms, euglenas, sporozoans, and amoebas.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Microorganisms Series

Electricity and Magnetism Series (2000)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

The Nature of Electricity
The terminology and concepts discussed include: atom, electrical charge, attraction, repulsion, static electricity, induction, friction, and electrical discharge.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Electricity and Magnetism Series

Motion, Energy, & Force Series (2000)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Motion
Concepts and terminology discussed include: frame of reference, speed, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, momentum, and conservation of momentum.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Motion, Energy, & Force Series

The Plants Series (2002)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Plants in our Lives
The terminology and concepts discussed include: algae, angiosperms, gymnosperms, bryophytes, cell wall, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, vascular, and non-vascular.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
The Plants Series

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